Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Ogden, UT

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you're planning to make significant charitable donations or set up philanthropy efforts, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your financial goals and tax situation. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as an afterthought rather than an integrated part of your overall plan.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they evaluate the tax benefits of different giving strategies, including timing and donation types.
  • Giving vehicles knowledge. Ask about their experience with donor-advised funds, charitable trusts, and other tools that can maximize your impact.
  • Alignment with values. See how they help you match your philanthropy to causes important to you while balancing financial considerations.
  • Long-term planning. Inquire how they incorporate charitable goals into your estate and retirement plans to sustain giving over time.

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Thomas T

Series 66

Ogden, UT

Edward Jones

Thomas Tucker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ogden, UT, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citibank for four years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Last Chance Vacation Home LLC, which manages a vacation property in Laketown, UT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and maintains several affiliated capabilities beyond traditional advisory services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tonya C

Series 63

Ogden, UT

LPL Financial

Tonya Cummings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ogden, UT, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Micah S

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Merrill

Micah Scheinberg is a Managing Director and Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth building, preservation, and strategic growth. In his role, he focuses on delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns while customizing portfolios to align with clients' individual goals and circumstances. His expertise includes managing single stock risk, derivatives strategies, and integrating alternative investments such as private equity and hedge funds into diversified portfolios. Micah strives to help clients navigate complex market environments by managing concentrated positions, mitigating risk, and capitalizing on long-term opportunities. He has developed trusted relationships grounded in discretion, insight, and results throughout his career. Micah holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College. He also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Professional Athlete Entertainment Industry Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Garrett S

Series 66

Ogden, UT

Ascend Investment Partners

Garrett Smith is a financial advisor with Ascend Investment Partners in Logan, UT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and has been with Ascend Investment Partners since 2020. Outside of advising, he is involved with ParentingMagic.com, a parental education initiative. Ascend Investment Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering wrap asset management, discretionary separately managed accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a structured planning process called the CLIMB method and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis alongside tactical and core-satellite asset allocation strategies.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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James S

Series 63, Series 66

Ogden, UT

Raymond James Financial

James Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates J. Scott Smith Inc., a support company based in Ogden, Utah. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor at Seasons of Advice Wealth Management with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she is a singer who sells her own vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book titled "Congenital Alterable Transmissible Asymmetry: The Spiritual Meaning of Disease and Science." Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm follows a life-cycle investment approach called the “Seasons of Advice” process and offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized fixed-income programs through sub-advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Richard M

Series 63

Fort Walton, FL

Cetera

Richard Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes nearly three decades at Avantax Advisory Services and eight years at Avantax Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and sole proprietor of Martin & Pellegrin, CPAs, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies

Edward B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Forest Hills, NY

Merrill

Edward Blatz serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in working with high net-worth individuals and families, focusing on estate and wealth management needs. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1985, he has provided personalized financial solutions tailored to his clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Edward's expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. He collaborates closely with clients' tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to ensure comprehensive management of clients' financial and personal affairs. Edward is recognized as a member of The Blatz-Rooney Group, which was named to the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from Adelphi University and has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in golfing, reading, and tennis.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Family Business Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, Ferguson is licensed to sell fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan consulting for businesses and institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment approach and offers due diligence and monitoring of alternative and private investments for qualified investors.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner
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